CONSTRUCTION MINISTRY TO REVALUATE UNLICENSED BUILDINGS
Unlicensed buildings could be revaluated and might not be demolished, provided they can meet the required standards with further planning and development, said Le Quang Hung, deputy construction minister.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FOR HCMC IMPORTERS ALLOWED AT ICDS
Importers of goods subject to customs procedures at the port of entry have been given the green light to complete their customs clearance at inland container depots (ICD) of Phuoc Long Port Co Ltd, according to the latest dispatch of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
HAU GIANG TO BUILD VND1.5 TRILLION LOGISTICS CENTRE
The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang plans to build a logistics centre at a cost of over VND1.5 trillion (US$66.03 million), aiming to reduce logistics cost in the region and improve competitiveness of regional products in both domestic and foreign markets.
MAKING VIETNAM A REGIONAL LOGISTICS HUB
“Developing a healthy logistics service market, creating equal opportunities for enterprises of all economic sectors, and attracting domestic and foreign investment capital in accordance with Vietnamese law and international treaties to which Vietnam is a member etc.” is an objective of the Action Plan for Vietnam Logistics Service Competitiveness Improvement and Development to 2025 approved by the Prime Minister in Decision 200/QD-TTg dated February 14, 2017. This action plan is expected to create momentums for logistics companies in Vietnam already being at an advantage to make a progress.
LOGISTICS KEY FOR AVIATION SECTOR
Việt Nam’s aviation sector must use advanced technologies such as e-commerce for its management, operations and business as it is a trend in global aviation transport, experts said in HCM City.
DECREES CLARIFY CONTAINER DEPOT QUESTIONS
Newly-constructed inland container depots (ICD) must have a minimum area of five hectares and be up to environmental protection and fire and explosion prevention standards.
HCMC SEEKS US$ 50 BILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City needs around US$ 50 billion for infrastructure development and welcomes the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support investors to join the process.
DEPUTY PM DEMANDS REVIEW OF FEE AT PORTS
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to review the collection of fees for the use of infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at all ports in northern Hai Phong City.
